oyster plant

noun

1. salsify.

2. sea lungwort.

3. Moses-in-the-cradle.

oyster plant

noun

1. salsify or sea lungwort See salsify lungwort

Word History and Origins

Origin of oyster plant¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

His pilot factory, among the bustling oyster plants in nearby Le Vivier-sur-mer, ships to a few stores and restaurants in France, Spain and Germany.

From New York Times

Salsify, oyster plant or vegetable oyster is a root of easy culture and of high food value.

From Project Gutenberg

‘I don’t believe shoes kin be raised on trees any more ’n I believe rubbers grow on rubber trees, or oysters on oyster plants, b’gosh!’”

From Project Gutenberg

The sorrel she would find wild in the fields and she could also find wild carrots and oyster plants.

From Project Gutenberg

The oyster plant is used for this delicious dish—by many it is known as salsify.

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